Dams Across Bhavani River: Tamil Nadu To File Case Against Kerala

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister O Pannerselvam said the case will be filed against Kerala for its decision to build check dams across Bhavani River. He had stated within two days the case will be filed in Supreme Court regarding this at the assembly today. Earlier CM urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to stop the work of Kerala on the check dam at the River.

Kerala had started leveling work at two check dams at Thekkuvattai and Manjikandi. It had caused anxiety among the people. Due to this plan of Kerala government high drought situation retains in the regions of Tamil Nadu. There is high water crisis in the related districts.

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The farmers' organisations of Tamil Nadu on Sunday took out a march to the Aanakatti check post in Attappadi demanding the stall of the construction of the check dams across Bhavani River.

Meanwhile On Monday, social activists from Mettupalayam submitted memorandum to district collector stating the water in Bhavani River contains toxins that is unfit for consumption. They demanded barrages built by Tamil Nadu government on the river to be opened immediately.

The NHRC (National Human Rights Council) issued notice to TN government to reply about the hazardous water supply with the steps to resolve the issue within 8 weeks.

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It was found that the discharge of sewage water from 28 canals of municipalities and untreated water from industrial units is the main sources of water contamination. The residents are being affected by water borne diseases.

Two days before, nearly 100 MDMK members were involved in rail roko condemning the steps taken by Kerala government for constructing the check dams.